The decision by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is more than a political rupture—it is a seismic shift in the landscape of global justice….
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Unlocking drc’s political future through national dialogue
Politics Unlocking DRC’s political future through national dialogue Politics Our editorial team2026-07-24 Experts assess the significance of President Félix Tshisekedi’s July 17 announcement on an upcoming inclusive political dialogue in the Democratic…
Understanding the judicial probes facing PDCI leader Tidjane Thiam in Côte d’Ivoire
Alain Aka Ivorian correspondent Tidjane Thiam PDCI party leadership Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI party in turmoil: legal challenges mount against Tidjane Thiam Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape has been shaken by escalating legal proceedings…
Bénin : Boni Yayi fait volte
Reirement de situation majeur sur la scène politique béninoise. Longtemps opposé à la création de la chambre haute du Parlement, l’ancien chef de l’État Thomas Boni Yayi annonce qu’il exercera finalement son…
Tchad facing state crackdown on opposition voices
Tchad’s opposition under siege: how state repression tightens its grip The recent sentencing of top figures from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP)—Tchad’s largest opposition coalition—goes far beyond a judicial…
Absence de Paul Biya : Le Cameroun est en “pilotage automatique”
Politique Absence de Paul Biya : Le Cameroun est en « pilotage automatique » – Joshua Osih L’absence prolongée du président Paul Biya ravive le débat sur la fameuse vacance du pouvoir au sommet…
Cameroon: Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o and the fall of a security strongman
Few political figures in Cameroon have experienced such a dramatic reversal of fortune as Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o. Once a powerful security chief, his influence within the inner circle of President Paul…
La CODES fusionne avec Pastef et dénonce des « arrivistes » et « usurpateurs »
Le mouvement justifie cette décision par la situation politique actuelle, estimant que le Projet de transformation sociale porté par Ousmane Sonko se trouve « gravement menacé ». Selon le document transmis par…
Us considers military strikes in Mali amid rising jihadist threat
Speculation is mounting that Washington may soon broaden its military footprint in West Africa. Reports indicate the Trump administration is actively considering targeted strikes against the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an…
Serigne mboup urges diomaye faye and sonko to preserve their alliance
The political landscape in Sénégal remains tense as tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko escalate, drawing reactions from key stakeholders. Serigne Mboup, businessman and Mayor of…
Niger faces worsening human rights crisis under military rule
Niger faces worsening human rights crisis under military rule As the July 26 coup anniversary approaches, international scrutiny intensifies. Military authorities accused of expanding repression and dismantling democratic safeguards With the third…
Us weighs military action against jihadist alliance in Mali
Washington considers direct strikes on Mali’s Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM The Trump administration has opened internal deliberations on whether to authorize United States military strikes against the Group for the Support of Islam and…